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Six more Taranaki community science projects to launch
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 11:34 am | Venture Taranaki
Six new Curious Minds Participatory Science Platform (PSP) projects will get the go-ahead in the first half of 2019, Venture Taranaki has announced, bringing the number of projects supported in Taranaki to 40 since the programme was launched. More >>
New Chief Executive named for regional development agency
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 2:31 pm | Venture Taranaki
The Board of Venture Taranaki has appointed Justine Gilliland to become the new Chief Executive of the regional development agency. More >>
More funding for community based science in Taranaki
Friday, 20 July 2018, 10:17 am | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki’s Curious Minds continues to grow with the announcement of funding for a new community science project to be undertaken in 2018, and more funding for additional projects this year. More >>
Green Light for More Taranaki Community Science Projects
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 10:11 am | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki’s curious minds will be able to explore more ideas with science, thanks to an extension to the popular Participatory Science Platform. The programme has already supported almost two dozen projects in Taranaki, and has been renewed until ... More >>
New report shows full value of having oil and gas industry
Friday, 20 March 2015, 4:28 pm | Venture Taranaki
A new report by Taranaki’s regional development agency has found that New Zealand’s oil and gas industry and its supply chain employ 11,720 people – up from 7,700 in 2010 - and injects $2.79 billion into the nation’s economy – an increase from ... More >>
New Directors join Venture Taranaki Trust
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 12:30 pm | Venture Taranaki
Venture Taranaki Trust, the regional development agency for the Taranaki region, has announced the appointment of Barbara Kuriger, Kevin Murphy and Jamie Tuuta to its Board of Trustees, and acknowledged the contributions made by retiring Board ... More >>
Study of economic impact of hydraulic fracturing released
Friday, 14 December 2012, 11:22 am | Venture Taranaki
The practice of hydraulic fracturing has the potential to deliver almost $800 million in annual GDP and over 7,000 jobs under a growth scenario, or fail to deliver $215 million in GDP and up to 2,000 jobs if a moratorium is imposed, a new report has ... More >>
Taranaki – a land of milk and money
Monday, 10 December 2012, 5:14 pm | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki’s economy is surging ahead as the country’s star performer. “We’re a turbo-charged region, economically-speaking” says Stuart Trundle, Chief Executive, Venture Taranaki. More >>
New 2013 Taranaki Visitor Guides hit the shelves, nationwide
Monday, 3 December 2012, 2:25 pm | Venture Taranaki
The 2013 edition of the official Taranaki Visitor Guide will be distributed and on the display shelves this week. This is the third year the AA and Venture Taranaki, have collaborated on this successful publication. More >>
Taranaki turns up the heat on overseas talent attraction
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 10:16 am | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki’s economy is growing so strongly the region is getting proactive – and creative – in a bid to lure hundreds of skilled workers to the region. More >>
Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 3:51 pm | Venture Taranaki
Event Introduction Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular - 26 October – 4 November 2012 The annual ten day Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular ( formerly the Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival ) showcases some of New Zealand’s most stunning ... More >>
User views on State Highway 3 sought
Thursday, 1 December 2011, 3:08 pm | Venture Taranaki
As part of a major economic development study into State Highway 3, Venture Taranaki is conducting an online survey to get feedback on the route’s impact on business activity and lifestyle decisions. More >>
Taranaki’s Must Do Experiences Found
Monday, 1 November 2010, 11:09 am | Venture Taranaki
Thousands of Taranaki residents and expats have voted on what visitors to the region simply ‘Must Do’, and have judged a helicopter flight over Mount Taranaki number one. More >>
What are Taranaki’s best kept secrets?
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 11:57 am | Venture Taranaki
Residents are being asked to rank Taranaki’s top ‘Must Do’ experiences to help visitors sample the region’s best kept secrets. More >>
New board member welcomed
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 5:35 pm | Venture Taranaki
Venture Taranaki Trust, the charitable trust aimed at growing the Taranaki regional economy, welcomes local businessman and former New Plymouth Mayor Peter Tennent to its Board of Trustees. More >>
One week left before Taranaki Passport expires
Friday, 22 May 2009, 10:44 am | Venture Taranaki
Taranaki residents have just one week left to get their Taranaki Passports stamped at the region’s attractions to be in to win a mystery Taranaki family escape. More >>
Taranaki Passport key to region’s best attractions
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 9:28 am | Venture Taranaki
A new Passport to Taranaki’s top visitor attractions has proven popular since its launch on Taranaki Anniversary Weekend. More >>
Taranaki Scores Big!
Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 11:30 am | Venture Taranaki
One of the world’s greatest names in entertainment is coming to the TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth on December for a one-off exclusive New Zealand concert appearance. More >>
Blockbuster movies - Where to now for NZ?
Wednesday, 25 February 2004, 5:39 pm | Venture Taranaki
New Zealand must remain a competitive and attractive market for international film makers if it wants to reap major economic benefits, according to a report released today. More >>
Taranaki reaps rewards of "The Last Samurai"
Wednesday, 25 February 2004, 5:39 pm | Venture Taranaki
The Tom Cruise movie "The Last Samurai" directly injected nearly $90 million into the New Zealand economy, with more than half captured by the Taranaki region. More >>
